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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1940
Page
3
A dense, dated catalog of church services across Canberra districts with times, sermons, preachers, and upcoming events. Includes Holy Communion schedules at St. John's Parish Church and St. Andrew Forrest, Evensong, children's services, and notices for Duntroon RMLC and Reid. Also lists Congregational, Christian Science, and other denominations with service times and special programs.
August 1 marks the sixth anniversary of the Church Army in Australia with fundraising in St John’s and St Paul’s churches. A series on The Christian Belief will start after the 11 am service at Mt John’s, and confirmation attendees are urged to come. Parish council meets Thursday at 8 pm. The State Moderator condemns oppression and refugee aid. Changes in Canberra include departures of Dr. and Mrs. Holmes and David, and youth worker Jon Stirling's move to ALF service. Ballot papers due tomorrow for elder elections. In Methodist services Rev J H Allen speaks on Christ’s Coming Again. Trathen’s sermons canceled by measles. Indica meeting about Hospital work in India next Tuesday. Baptist reports show a strong annual church meeting with historic income and membership gains. Ames supports soldiers. von Waldeck to conduct services. sermon on Jesus’ teachings noted.
A dense listing of weekend radio programmes from multiple stations including Ravel services, news bullets, music blocks, devotional services, orchestras, dance programs, and sports talk. Highlights include performances by the Symphony Orchestra, The Cuban Marimba, and Tonight We Dance, with sports coverage on rugby league, racing, and local competitions.
Ronald Frederick McInnes, 271, appeared at Queanbeyan Court after being charged with stealing three head of cattle from John Morrison of Tralee at Lanyon Station ACT. He was remanded to August 6 with bail set at £50, while a prior July 15 appearance at Cooma on a similar charge involved Jack Adams and 17 head of cattle.
Classified recruitment blurbs advertise positions with age ranges 18 to 45 for Army service and civilian roles in Canberra. Requests specify seven day payment, need for testimonials to Secretary for the Army at Victoria Barracks, and applications by August 13. other notices invite youth for hospitality and bookkeeping work, with post boxes and informal contact details.
Services start tomorrow at the Civic Centre with a morning sermon by Rev Riley and an evening Service of Worship led by members of The athepe. The program includes a 2 pm gathering for young people and other activities.
Fragmentary ad listing items like AUSTRALORPS 12 50 rd and Cockerela with various figures, notes on safe delivery, freight and packing, and an invitation to write for a free catalogue. Details are incomplete and may pertain to shipping or product sales.
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